Special Needs Teacher - Basildon

Protocol Education Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable educational organization in Basildon is looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teacher to support children with severe and complex learning needs. The ideal candidate should hold Qualified Teacher Status, have experience in special education, and a collaborative approach. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for long-term placements and is focused on making a significant impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Opportunities for long-term placements

Access to free CPD and SEN training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of differentiated planning and communication methods, like PECS and Makaton.
• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to collaborate with teaching assistants and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and adapt lessons for pupils with a variety of needs.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Track and celebrate pupils' progress.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Experience with severe and complex needs (SLD)

SEN teaching strategies knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Creative and flexible approach

Job description

Special Needs Teacher – Basildon

Protocol Education is proud to be working with a well-regarded special school in Basildon, supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Needs Teacher to join their team and help make a lasting difference.

About the role

As a Special Needs Teacher, you will:

• Plan, deliver and adapt lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including autism (ASD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and severe and complex learning difficulties (SLD).
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to support holistic development.
• Track and celebrate pupils’ progress, both academically and personally.
• Inspire confidence, resilience and independence in every learner.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) is essential.
• Previous experience working with pupils who have severe and complex needs (SLD).
• Strong understanding of SEN teaching strategies, including differentiated planning and alternative communication methods (PECS, Makaton, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• A creative, flexible and resilient approach.

What Protocol Education offers

• Competitive weekly pay, paid through PAYE.
• Opportunities for both long-term placements and permanent roles.
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training.
• A supportive consultant dedicated to your success.
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day.

Location: Basildon

Role type: Full-time / long-term with potential to become permanent

If you are passionate about working in SEN and have experience supporting pupils with severe and complex learning needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to Protocol Education, and one of our consultants will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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